Frogmore Stew

Who's the Boss?


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In this episode of Frogmore Stew, Grace takes a deep dive into the core issue that has shaped American politics for centuries: the fight over resources. She examines America's rising confidence in CEOs and declining trust in media—using them as a lens to examine who holds power in the country and how that power influences economic and social policy. The conversation isn’t just about politics; it’s about the ongoing battle over who contributes to the nation’s wealth, how those resources are distributed, and who gets to make those decisions.

Tracing this struggle back to America’s founding, Grace explores the ideological divide between Thomas Jefferson’s small-government, free-market vision and Alexander Hamilton’s push for federal intervention and investment. She follows this thread through history, from the economic collapse of the 1920s and the rise of FDR’s New Deal to Ronald Reagan’s trickle-down economics and today’s efforts to dismantle government oversight. In particular, she examines Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for reshaping the U.S. government, expanding executive power, and rolling back key regulations and social programs. As the country moves through another pivotal moment in its political and economic trajectory, Grace challenges listeners to consider what kind of government they want and how history’s lessons can inform the future.


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